Way to reach - Located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road, the best way to reach Humayun's Tomb is to get down at JLN Stadium and take public transport.

Traveller's Pick - About Humayun's Tomb

A testimony of Mughal architectural deftness, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi exudes the essence of glorious days during the reign of Mughal dynasty in India.

Humayun's Tomb was built in 1565 A.D., posthumously, in the memory of Humayun by his widow Hemida Banu Begum. Also known as Tomb of the Perfect Man or 'Insan-i-Kamil', which now stands as a UNESCO Heritage site, was once used as a refugee camp for the war affected populace and travelers during the British rule.

The main gateway of Humayun's tomb ushers a person in front of a large square enclosure which is the tomb of the Humayun situated at the center standing on a beautiful marble pedestal. One of the most notable creations that one can witness in the premises of Humayun's Tomb is Arab Serai. Arab Serai was designed especially to accommodate more than 200 Arabs who were brought by Hemida Banu Begum herself from Mecca as refugees. A prominent feature of any Mughal design is the perfect harmony between the bliss of the nature and man-made contours. Humayun's Tomb is no exception when it comes to the tryst between nature and man. Within the walls of this monument, garden squares (chaharbagh) surround the entire structure. Paved with pathways for water channels and exquisite flora sprawling around the lush green area, the garden serves as an ideal place for people looking for serenity in the confinements of the otherwise "always on the toe" city of Delhi.

"Being a precedent for the rest of the fascinating Mughal creations which followed in the years to come, Humayun's Tomb holds a special place in the pages of history for two reasons. Firstly, it serves as a gateway to revisit an entire era which is long past gone and secondly as it an emblem for perennial love of a wife for her husband."

Nearby Attractions -

Isa Khan Mosque - A beautiful Mosque commemorated to Isa Khan, one of the nobles of Sher Shah, it has artistic value of its own which can't be overlooked.

Plethora of other tombs - Various tombs built in the memory of nobles and Mughal rulers are present in the vicinity of Humayun's Tomb which complete this historic voyage in true sense.